Country: United States of America
Closing date: 21 Mar 2016
Strategic Partnerships OfficerLocation: New York City
Reports to: Managing Director, North America
About the Freedom Fund:
The Freedom Fund (www.freedomfund.org) is the world’s first private donor fund dedicated to identifying and investing in the most effective frontline efforts to end modern slavery. It:
● generates private funding by demonstrating how effective interventions can protect those at risk of being enslaved and free those in slavery.
● invests in those countries and sectors with the greatest incidence of slavery.
● analyses which interventions work best, and shares that knowledge.
● brings together a community of activists committed to ending slavery and empowered by the knowledge of how best to do so.
The Fund commenced in January 2014. It now has programs in Northern India, Southern India, Ethiopia, Thailand, Southern-Eastern Nepal and Central Nepal. It currently supports and funds 50 NGOs around the world. It has $50m pledged of the $100m it seeks to raise by 2020. The organisation is headquartered in London, and also has an office in New York.
About the Position:
The Strategic Partnerships Officer will support the Managing Director, North America in all external relations initiatives, with a primary focus on fundraising. This is an exciting position for an individual dedicated to the Freedom Fund’s mission with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Specifically the Strategic Partnerships Officer will:
● Assist in managing relationships with funders, peer organizations, and other partners
● Perform detailed desk research on potential partners
● Serve as the database administrator for the Freedom Fund, including tracking relationships and seeking improvements in database usability
● Assist with planning and executing events, including list management and acting as the point of contact for hosts and other key contacts
● Collaborate with colleagues from various departments to produce collateral material
● Support various CEO and Managing Director North America projects as required
● Support the Communications Manager on selected projects, such as report writing and social media
● Provide administrative support to the Managing Director North America (15% of workload)
● Act as Office Manager for the Freedom Fund’s New York office (10% of workload)
Qualifications and Experience
Key professional attributes include:
● At least 3 years experience in fundraising, international development, law, or related sector
● Strong relationship management skills
● Very strong written and computer skills, and a high level of attention to detail
● The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines and priorities
● Bachelors degree required, advanced degree a plus
Key personal attributes include:
● Strong commitment to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission, values and goals, with a passion for human rights issues.
● Willingness to work as part of a team in a cooperative and supportive way.
● Commitment to excellence, with an exceptional work ethic, strong organisational skills, and a can-do attitude.
● Strong critical thinking skills, ability to problem solve, and resourcefulness.
Compensation:
● $55,000.
● 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays.
● 10% non-contributory pension scheme.
● Generous health insurance scheme **
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter (maximum one page) and contact details of three referees.
Please send applications by email in PDF format to jobs@freedomfund.org, including “Strategic Partnerships Officer” in the subject line before midnight (EST) on March 21st.
Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No agencies please. Applicants must be entitled to work in the US without work permit sponsorship from The Freedom Fund.
The Freedom Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.